Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) A.A.S.

What Is CAD

This program option provides students with a comprehensive knowledge of computer-aided drafting (CAD). Students will be able to choose from a list of optional CAD courses to allow emphasis in architectural, industrial, civil or broad scope applications as desired. Additional courses in science and math are required.

Occupation Overview

These technicians (i.e. drafting technicians or "drafters") operate computer-aided design systems to produce final specifications and drawings for new designs. A drafter may work as a team member with engineers, analysts, architects, other drafters and/or designers assigned to a specific design. Drafters use special computer software for producing, communicating and revising detailed specifications and drawings.

Occupational Outlook

Employment of computer-aided design technicians is expected to have varied growth through 2018 depending on the industry.

Local/regional placement and outlook have been higher than average compared to the national outlook.

Salary Outlook

Nationally, people established in their career generally earn between $37,840-$59,740 per year. Exceptional performers can earn in excess of $73,050.

CAD graduates typically average between $15-$28/hour. Opportunities for advancement and promotion after entry-level employment are typically higher with a CAD Associate of Applied Science degree as compared to a CAD Certificate of Achievement.

Description:These technicians operate computer aided design systems to produce final design specification and drawings for new products. Works as a team member with development engineers, marketing analysts and industrial designers assigned to a specific product.

General Education Requirements

34-35

COURSE NUMBER

COURSE NAME

CREDIT HOURS

Mathematics

MAT 150 and MAT 162 or MAT 171

Trigonometry and College Algebra-STEM orPre-Calculus Math

3 4 or6

Communication

ENG 101ENG 115SPE 101

English Composition ITechnical WritingOral Communications

333

Social Science

HIS 101 or 102 or 115 or 270 or POL 101 or 102

US History or American Government

3

Natural Science

PHY 150/153

Physics I and Lab

4

Elective

CPT/BTC(BAS) 103ART 110Any 2 general electives

Microcomputer ApplicationsDrawing Iany course 100 level or higher

336

CORE COURSE REQUIREMENTS MUST INCLUDE:

12

CDM 103

Introduction to CAD Systems

2

CDM 104

CAD Systems II

3

CDM 205

Architectural Drafting I

3

CDM 221

Solid Modeling I

3

CDM 298

CAD Capstone

1

ELECTIVE COURSES**

20-21

CDM 120

Descriptive Geometry

2

CDM 206

Architectural Drafting II

3

CDM 207

Revit Architecture I

3

CDM 208

Revit Architecture II

3

CDM 209

Construction Materials

3

CDM 210

HVAC Drafting

3

CDM 211

Structural Drafting

3

CDM 212

Electrical/Electronic Drafting

3

CDM 222

Solid Modeling II

3

CDM 223

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance

3

CDM 235

Manufacturing Processes

3

CDM 251

Introduction to Piping Drafting

3

CDM 255

Civil Drafting

3

CDM 265

Sustainable Design

3

CDM 270

Externship*

3

CPM 220

3 D Animation

3

GEO 120

Introduction to GIS

3

GEO 225

Advanced GIS

3

TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS

66-68

* The Academic Skills Assessment is required before enrolling in Math or English courses. If a student places into lower level courses than are required for his/her degree, then the student needs to first enroll in lower level courses before enrolling in the courses needed for graduation.

** CDM electives listed above. Choose 20-21 hours.

***General Elective: Choose any course 100 level or higher.

Students completing this program will be assessed in program-related competencies and general education. (CDM 298- CAD Capstone)

For more information, please contact department chair David Niermann at 636-922-8561 or dniermann@stchas.edu

The Associate of Applied Science Degree is awarded to students completing the requirements of one of the career-technical programs. Although this is not intended to be a transfer degree, some courses do transfer to four-year institutions.